Test Track Transformation Continues at EPCOT with Progress on New Entrance Design

Dec 11, 2024 in "Test Track"

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Test Track refurbishment - December 10 2024

Posted: Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:15am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Construction continues at EPCOT as Walt Disney Imagineering works on reimagining Test Track, set to debut its next generation in late Summer 2025.

Test Track refurbishment - December 10 2024

This week, new developments include visible progress on the steel structure that will form the attraction's new entrance.

Test Track refurbishment - December 10 2024

The steel framework mirrors the concept art, revealing a sleek, modern aesthetic that aligns with the attraction's updated focus on celebrating the evolution of mobility. The new look also fits EPCOT's updated look throughout the former Future World areas.

Concept art showing the new exterior of the reimagined Test Track

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DreamfinderGuy2 hours ago

It wouldn’t surprise me. They had far less of a purpose in 2.0 than they did in 1.0, it wouldn’t take much to justify ripping them out for 3.0

ToTBellHop6 hours ago

If so, let’s hope they are clever with climate control. I feel like much of the ride is hot in the summer. It’s not as much a problem at unload because of the steep decline after the high-speed loops. Separately, I’d love a John Michael Higgins cameo on 3.0!

Bill Cipher11 hours ago

This isn't confirmed or anything but my dark horse speculation is they might get rid of the barricade walls on the power test. As I'm sure you know they were very hit-or-miss in 2.0's later years and internally there seems to be a strong directive on keeping the ride envelope of attractions completely unobstructed.

Jayspency18 hours ago

"New show scenes will be added showcasing technological advances and how our lifestyles and relationships to mobility connect everyone. Enjoy a joy ride through scenes focusing on onboard technology, customization and personalization. Followed by a trip through a scenic outdoor route reminding us all of the joys of driving, taking in the world around us and spending quality time with friends and family." Based on what they said after the D23 announcement, something about the future of transportation. Maybe the speed capabilities of future cars?

DreamfinderGuy23 hours ago

Unrelated to the topic at hand, but with TT 3.0 seemingly leaning into a nostalgic aspect with the WoM nods and "reminding guests of the joy of traveling", I've been wondering how they're gonna reframe the barrier/power test. Since that's right after a scene we already have concept art of with the trees and everything, I'm curious if perhaps it's going to be positioned as taking the path less traveled/finding a new road or something like that. Plenty of room back where the car crashed into the barrier was in TT 1.0 that never got reused with 2.0, you could fit a fun set in there of taking a spontaneous turn to see where a random road leads. Just spitballing of course. We know so little that it's only natural people start making up their own ideas of what it'll be.

britain23 hours ago

That wouldn’t have stopped Paul “auctioneer, ghost host, inner space explorer” Frees.

Moth1 day ago

Morgan Freeman and uh .... Robert Pattinson? Would that work? Pattinson doesn't have a recognizable voice but people go crazy for the name!

The Leader of the Club1 day ago

Patton Oswalt already has an EPCOT attraction.

muddyrivers1 day ago

I'm not sure if you need to have a newscaster/voice of authority person as a narrator. There's recognizable voices still out there that could do ride narration and probably would be good. Off the top of my head I think of Ryan Seacrest, Patton Oswalt, I mean you could even have Will Ferrell do Ron Burgundy to get the same effect as Gary Owens.

JoeCamel1 day ago

Yes, with so many talking heads today not many voices standout. When there were three networks they had more eyeballs/ears and a schedule so we all tuned into the 6pm news or the 8pm must see tv but today a 5 minute clip is a long form program. Some of the screen actors fill the bill but even those (RIP JEJ) are fading

DreamfinderGuy1 day ago

EPCOT needs more friendly faces (er, voices) that the public will recognize. Kinda crazy to think that Walter Cronkite and Gary Owens were both attraction hosts in the park at the same time. And kinda sad that I can’t think of any modern equivalents because of how much the media landscape has changed.

pelham3041 day ago

I loved Gary Owens

TheCoasterNerd3 days ago

I'm simply surprised. If nothing else, I would expect they would attempt to cover the fence with a test track promotional sign or something. I didn't know that about course lengths, that does explain it a bit. I'm just a bit surprised knowing how WDW management works. Thanks for an explanation.